Indigo Creek Golf Club

The Indigo Creek Golf Club is a remarkable golf vacation destination set right in the heart of the “Low Country” plantation on the Grand Strand. The golf layout winds its way through giant oaks and flowing creeks and holds diverse water features as well as a sanctuary for the wildlife. This amazing Willard Byrd golf gem is also being highlighted by the well maintained Bermuda tees, Tift Dwarf Bermuda greens, fairways and roughs. And to add up a bit of a challenge, Byrd enhanced up the significant number of doglegs and bunkers along with the water hazards.

In 1991, the Indigo Creek Golf Club was nominated for “Best New Course” by Golf Digest. And in 1998, Golf Digest cited the golf course with the “3 Stars Places to Play”. With the perfect blend of man’s innovation to the area’s natural landscape, the golf course is often flocked by golf enthusiasts who are looking for the perfect challenge in golf. So whether you have just started to learn about the basics of swinging, hitting, and stances or already skilled, the layout can still provide you with the fair test of golf. And along with the fantastic golf are the picturesque views that can be very relaxing.

The next time you plan for your golf vacation, consider the array of golf vacation packages heading to Myrtle Beach. The Indigo Creek Golf Club for instance has a lot of in store for you and your family. Guests of all ages can have a relaxing break away from busy world while having the feel of being home. Book now and experience a perfect getaway like no other.

 

 

 

 

 

International Golf Club

The perfect blend of modern challenges with traditional architecture is what the International Golf Club is all about. A golf masterpiece designed by the famed Willard Byrd, this amazing golf vacation destination features the immaculately maintained course that would require great ball striking techniques to come up with a quick finish on the smooth greens. What makes this stunning course attractive to all sorts of golf enthusiasts is that it can cater to various ability levels. Each of the holes offers the 5 unique sets of tees perfectly designed for a specific skill level. So whether you have just started to play golf or already advanced in the field, the golf layout will suit you best.

Another thing that makes the International Golf Club a wonderful golf vacation escape is that it’s not just about golf. The place also features miles of sandy beaches where guests can get plenty of sunshine as well as the relaxing sounds of the ocean waves. And if you opt to wander around, you can also have the best times strolling along the boardwalk with family and friends. And after a day of taking the fair test of golf at the greens, you can still spend time with loved ones over a sumptuous meal at the array of fresh seafood restaurants around.

Aside from the well manicured greens, the International Golf Club is also being highlighted by a large European-inspired clubhouse. And before heading to the golf course, guests can still have their warm ups on the driving range. The course also features the modernized practice complex complete with the driving range and putting range. They also have the fully-stocked golf shop where you can get some necessary items to make it through the day. Arrange with golf vacation experts now and have a vacation of a lifetime.

 

Longleaf Golf & Country Club

Designed by third-generation course architect Dan Maples, the Longleaf Golf and Country Club in Southern Pines, North Carolina is a course that offers each golfer an exceptional playing experience. This 18-hole, par-71 golf vacation destination was built on Starland Farms, a former horse farm, stable and race track, in 1998. This semi-private golf facility has recently been hailed as “The Most Playable Course in Pinehurst”, according to Golf Digest magazine.

Longleaf offers one of the strangest, but most interesting course layouts. Since it was built on what was once an old horse farm and race track, Dan Maples and his team of course designers kept parts of the old horse farm in place. The 6,600-yard course features a links-type front nine layout with an open feel to it.   The back nine is also very nice, as it offers great elevation changes and plenty of club selection. The course also presents rolling hills, tree-lined Bermuda grass fairways and bent grass greens. Although this golf vacation getaway may not be the toughest course in the Pinehurst area, it truly offers a great warm-up mode before you head for serious golf play.

Longleaf Golf and Country Club truly shines with Dan Maples’ love for tradition. Much of the area’s original features have been carefully preserved and retained, to pay tribute to the original site. The white fences, hedgerows and rail posts can still be prominently found by golfers and other visitors.  This splendid golf vacation getaway also offers an excellent membership package, a well-appointed club house, a fully-stocked pro shop, swimming pool, fitness center, lawn bowling green, tennis courts, and practice facilities. With a course rating of 71.0 and a slope rating of 123, the Longleaf course opened to the public in 1988. Designed with subtly-rolling Scottish-style fairways and impressive elevation changes, Longleaf Golf and Country Club certainly lives up to its moniker as the most playable course in the Pinehurst area.

Meadowlands Golf

Situated across the border of South Carolina is the stunning Meadowlands Golf Course that has been garnering citations one from the other. Designed by the famous Willard Byrd, this 7,054-yard golf gem was named as one of North Carolina Magazine’s “Top Ten Best New Courses” and a prestigious spot on “Golf For Women’s Top 100 Women-Friendly Courses”. The golf layout was beautifully sculpted on vast lands where natural vegetation and pristine fresh water lakes abound. It also features the vast wetlands, mature hardwoods, and the unforgettable holes all bordered by the area’s serene meadows. The place is just less than a mile away from the Farmstead Golf Links – another Byrd masterpiece considered as its sister course.

What makes this amazing golf vacation destination quite different from the rest of the South Carolina layouts is that it is enclosed with the serenity of the country that is just minutes away from one of Carolina’s best beaches. The unique setting however offers the spacious and gently sloping fairways that provide the variety of elevation changes with the diverse challenges all the way to the large manicured greens. Golfers are provided with the five sets of tees to choose from. Just to have a quick hint of what the Meadowlands Golf Course can offer, its 7,054 yards area has the course rating of 74.8 and a slope rating of 136. And if you would want to explore the entire golf course, the SoloRider golf cars are also provided.

A golf vacation at Meadowlands is sure to compliment the long days of work. Aside from the exciting rounds of golf with family and friends, guests can also look forward to ample opportunities to discover nature through the natural habitat of diverse wildlife. Not known to many, this gorgeous golf vacation destination has been dubbed as “The Hidden Gem of the Carolinas”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lockwood Folly Golf

The Lockwood Folly Golf Course is a semi-private golf facility that is set in the vast lands between Myrtle Beach and Wilmington. The entire golf layout is perfectly set on the vast lands where creeks, salt marshes, forests, and fields abound. From the tips, the layout plays at 6,836 yards Par 72 with a course rating of 73.9 and a slope rating of 140. The front tees on the other hand have the 71.1 course rating and the slope of 122. Golfers will then have plenty of options on how to go through the fair test of golfing at Lockwood.

Designed by the famed Willard Byrd, the Lockwood Folly Country Club features the superbly conditioned golf course that has been attracting all sorts of golf enthusiasts. Since the golf layout’s debut, guests coming from almost all parts of the globe are flocking this magnificent golf vacation destination to experience the finest escapade that is beyond compare. While on play, golfers will also come across the manicured greens as well as the tree-lined non-parallel fairways that wind through the pines and hardwood. Not only that, guests will also have their fair share of some of South Carolina’s finest vistas including the moss covered hard-woods and a tidal estuary.

The Lockwood Folly Golf Course is also a recipient of various citations including Golf Digest’s “4-Star Places to Play” in 2000. If you want to have a sense of adventure on your golf escapade then arrange with golf vacation experts heading to Myrtle Beach. And with the array of golf vacation packages that will suit various preferences and budget, you and your family will surely have experience the adventure of a lifetime.

 

 

 

 

 

 

River Hills Golf & Country Club

Set in the vast lands of a historic village, the River Hills Golf & Country Club offers the magnificent 18-hole golf haven. Designed by the renowned Tom Jackson, this “must try” golf vacation destination is a coastal resort that meanders through the area’s heavily wooded terrain with the unusual rolling terrains. Since the course’s inception, the place has been attracting all sorts of guests, golfers and non-golfers alike. Among the many things that make this golf haven alluring include the gracious setting of Southern charm and nature’s finest. It also bears an unbeaten combination of superb course condition and customer service.

The River Hills Golf & Country Club also takes pride in providing golf enthusiasts the fair test in golf. While on play, golfers come face to face with the 40-foot elevation changes as well as the non-parallel fairways. Along with other challenging features, this golf haven was given a course rating of 69.8 and a slope rating of 125. That is why this stunning golf vacation destination was nominated by Golf Digest as the “Best New Course” and was cited by GolfWeek as among the “Top 50 in the Southeast” list. Although the design was tucked back into the Little River’s woods, its distinct outline has made this Tom Jackson gem an all-time favorite among occasional golfers as well as Myrtle Beach’s visiting guests.

When visiting the River Hills Golf & Country Club, not only that guests are provided with the best golf facilities but also the relaxing ambiance away from the busy world. Look for affordable golf vacation packages now and make the most out of your hard earned money.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club

Quality golfing experience is what the Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club is all about. Set right in the heart of Sunset Beach, this relaxing golf vacation destination has been attracting all sorts of guests. While golf enthusiasts take advantage of the well manicured greens, nature lovers on the other hand wander around to experience nature’s finest beauty. Designed by the famed Dan Maples, this award-winning golf course is already among Golf Digest’s “4 Stars Places To Play” as far as course condition is concerned.

The Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club is a 27-hole golf gem that features one of the finest golfing experiences in South Carolina. This remarkable golf vacation destination provides golf enthusiasts the classic yet challenging design that will surely test all skill levels. From the regular tees, average golfers can enjoy great and exciting rounds provided with scoring opportunities. From the championship tees on the other hand, even the highly skilled and low handicappers are tested to the fullest. Some of the things that guests must look forward to when at play include the naturally sculptured bunkers, rolling fairways that are pine-lined, the medium-sized greens, and the large landing areas.

Aside from the well crafted golf holes, the Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club is also being highlighted by the newly renovated clubhouse. What makes this golf escape unique from the rest is that it has been consistent with being top in terms of course condition as well as quality customer service with the friendly staff around. What more is there to ask for? Arrange with golf vacation experts now and have the best options in spending a worthwhile golf escapade.

 

 

 

Waterway Hills

The Waterway Hills Golf Club is a Robert Trent Jones Sr. golf gem set amid South Carolina’s tranquil woodlands. The three 9-hole designs were carefully crafted and perfectly blended to the area’s vast terrains. The “Dean of Golf Architecture” has flawlessly incorporated the strategic bunkers as well as the well calculated landing areas on 27 meticulously maintained holes. Another thing that makes this startling golf course quite interesting is that it’s all about golf and nature. Once you step on the greens, there are no visible houses around. It’s just the best views of three 9-hole courses namely The Oaks, The Lakes, and The Ravine.

What makes the Waterway Hills Golf Club different from the rest of the golf courses in Myrtle Beach is that it provides guests the thrilling experience of riding the gondola way up the Intracoastal Waterway all the way to the clubhouse. An Aerial Tramway also transports the golfing guests from the resort’s parking lot all the way to the courses. And when already in play, golfers come face to face with the various challenges including the tree-lined and narrow fairways, undulating greens, and some water hazards. That is why, aside from the well designed golf holes, guests, whether golfing or not, flock this magnificent golf vacation destination to experience the finest adventures that the Carolinas offer.

This beautiful golf escape has not only attracted golf enthusiasts but also rave reviews from top golf publications.  Among the recognitions that Waterway Hills Golf Club has been receiving includes the best reviews from “The Myrtle Beach Golf Insider” with a 7.7 course evaluation rating. To add up to the excitement, kids can play for free too with every paid adult. Arrange with golf vacation experts now and experience an exciting escape of a lifetime.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wicked Stick Golf Links

Myrtle Beach is land of precious possessions. And one of their prized assets includes the stunning golf courses often flocked by golf enthusiasts coming from almost all parts of the globe. Wicked Stick Golf Links is among the long lists of renowned golf layouts that Myrtle Beach takes pride on. This John Daly signature course was designed in partnership with the famed Clyde Johnston. It features the dune like mounds, deep pot bunkers, the native grasses, and the “Daly” tees that provides the toughest challenges even for the longest hitters. What makes this golf course unique from the rest of the South Carolina gems is that it does not feature any fairway bunkers. This will then provide golfing guests the opportunity to “Grip it and Rip it” when off the tees.

A predominant Scottish links-style golf course set in the Surfside Beach, the Wicked Stick Golf Links is said to have a bit of everything for the golfers. The course rating of 68.2 and the slope rating of 117 that plays at 6,080 yards from the back tees is something that golfers often look forward to. Golfweek magazine also cited that this amazing golf vacation destination is like a mini museum that serves as the haven for some of Myrtle Beach’s numerous hidden treasures. So whether it’s adventure or relaxation that you are looking for, Wicked Stick has a lot of in store for you.

Aside from the challenging holes that the Wicked Stick Golf Links is known, golfing guests can also take advantage of the course’s Driving Range, Putting and Chipping Facility, a Pro Shop, and the Club Rental. Food and beverage is also served. For those who have just started with golf, lessons with highly qualified instructors can be arranged.

 

 

 

 

Blackmoor Golf Club

The Blackmoor Golf Club has been considered as one of Myrtle Beach’s finest golf courses that serve as a fine test to golfing skills. This striking golf vacation destination was designed by the world famous golf course architect and champion Gary Player. Although the entire golf layout provides plenty of risk-reward opportunities, golf enthusiasts still deem of this golf gem as a fun course where all sorts of golfers can have the true test in golf. Adding up to the course’s unique design is the challenging bump and run that golfers don’t usually play on most modern courses. To make it at Blackmoor, you have to take whatever it offers.

Set on the vast lands of the historic Longwood Plantation, Blackmoor Golf Club is situated parallel to the Waccamaw River. The signature design takes advantage of the undulating natural terrains as well as the breathtaking vistas in order to complete a stunning golf vacation destination that is like no other. Since the layout’s inception in 1990, it has been attracting all sorts of golfing guests from almost different parts of the globe. With the course rating of 71.1 and a slope rating of 126, guests will surely have the best golfing experience of a lifetime.

Some of the finest holes at Blackmoor Golf Club includes the Par-4, 411-yard 10th and the Par 5 13th. Water gets into play at the 12th where you will be directed closest to the river. But because of the lush trees, you’ll never know that you are just a hundred yards away from the challenging water feature. The front nine winds through Longwood Plantation’s higher elevations while the back nine gets its fair share of the river’s swamplands. Aside from golf, guests can also enjoy the resort’s Wild Kingdom-like wildlife. If you are planning to have a golf adventure of a lifetime at Blackmoor, arrange your golf escape with golf vacation experts.